After about a year of promising the rangers at Marble Hill that we'd organise a group of volunteers to help repair their chestnut paling fences, we finally did so. A small, but motivated group took on the task of removing old and rotten timbers from the fences that help protect woodland habitats from park users, and particularly their dogs. This was quite a technical task, requiring straight lines and precise measurements. Under the expert guidance of English Heritage ranger John, the Trust's volunteers got stuck into the task of digging new holes, lining up the railings, cementing the posts in, and finally nailing on the chestnut palings. The finished product looks suitably rustic to blend in with the woodland, and will hopefully remain in place for many years to come. Today's photos, apart from where stated, were taken by our volunteer photographer, Paul Franklin.
This fence has clearly seen better days.
John removes a rotten fence post.
Chris digs a hole for a new post.
Precise measurements and a critical eye are essential (Photo by Chris).
Ranger John inserts a railing.
The top railing is installed.
Ramal and Caroline secure the railing to the post.
Brackets, originally dumped over a garden fence in Kingston, were recycled in Richmond.
A guide hole is drilled for nailing on chestnut palings.
The finished article, minus palings.
Newly repaired fences blending in with their surroundings (Photo by Chris).
The fate of the old pavilion, the victim of metal roofing theft, is in doubt (Photo by Chris).
Nearby, in the meadow area, a speckled wood is spotted (Photo by Chris).
As well as cowslips (Photo by Chris).
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